Way of the Roses
Way of the Roses Cycle Route 180 Mile Cycle Route
ROUTE Planned
Haysham – Morecombe – Clapham – Settle - Pateley Bridge – Knaresborough – Stamford Bridge - Driffield – Bridlington
Cyclists in Lancashire are being invited to ride the new Way of the Roses for the first time this weekend.
The 180-mile path, from Morecambe to Bridlington, is due to open in September. But this Saturday (10 July), cyclists will have the opportunity to ride the first 35 miles of the route from Morecambe to Settle.
The stretch heads along quiet lanes and country roads and should take around three hours. It includes some hills so a reasonable level of fitness is required and it’s not suitable for young kids.
Hot drinks and return transport to Lancaster are included if required. Transport costs £8 and must be booked in advance as places are limited.
Alternatively it is possible to catch the train from Giggleswick or Settle, or return by bike.
The ride, in partnership with the Forest of Bowland, starts at 10.30am on Morecambe Promenade.
Opening September 2010
A new ‘coast to coast’ cycle route across Lancashire and Yorkshire featuring Morecambe Bay, the Lune Valley, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale AONB, medieval York, Yorkshire Wolds and Bridlington Bay.
The route will be well signed in both directions and Sustrans will be publishing a map of the whole route. More information will be added to this website in the coming
Welcome to the Way of the Roses, our aim is to offer a one stop site which we hope you will find both informative, and easy to navigate, the way of the roses is a fantastic coast to coast cycle route from Morecambe to Bridlington,
The Way of the Roses will offer cyclists of all levels and abilities, the chance to take in some spectacular scenery on route, passing through magnificent places such as Lancaster, the Yorkshire Dales and York, to name but a few.
With a total distance of 180 miles the Way of the Roses is a challenging route, so you may want to break your journey into sections, if so you will find accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets on Way of the Roses. You can also find where to eat and drink on route, things to see and do, you may be planning to cycle the Way of the Roses as part of a holiday experience.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all cyclists a very pleasurable experience when cycling the Way of the Roses,
The proposed Way of the Roses cycle route is a new coast to coast route between Morecombe and Bridlington. From Morecombe Bay the route passes through the Lune Valley, The Forest of Bowland, The Yorkshire Dales National Park, Nidderdale , Vale of York and the Yorkshire Wolds then onto Bridlington Bay using quiet roads and cycle paths.
Part of the route in North Yorkshire would follow existing cycle routes which have been established for a number of years, they include two National Cycle network routes, the National Byways and the Yorkshire Dales Cycle way. The proposal is to introduce a connection between the Yorkshire Dales Cycle way at Appletreewick and the National Byways at Bishop Monkton. The new section would pass through Pateley Bridge and Ripon as well as smaller settlements. This section would enable cyclists to visit Nidderdale and explore its natural attractions as well as giving cyclists the opportunity to visit Fountains Abbey a world heritage site and the historic city of Ripon.
The Way of the Roses is likely to attract several thousand cycling visitors annually and also encourage shorter trips from homes and holiday bases. Accommodation providers and business along the route would be encouraged to target the people using this route to generate extra income for the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale and Vale of York areas of North Yorkshire.
Local authorities are providing funds for signing and any improvements and the other partners are supporting the development of promotion material and helping with mapping of the route. Future promotion of the route would also be required and partners would need to provide for this.
The route would be signed. However, to avoid unnecessary clutter it would use, were possible, existing street furniture and be combined with existing cycle route signs.
The Way of the Roses is an 180 mile route linking Morecambe with Bridlington and due to be officially opened in September.
The route is being developed by a partnership of organisations led by cycling charity Sustrans.
Rachel Scott, the district’s Cycling Demonstration Town Project Manager said: “More and more ‘staycationers’ are spending their breaks on two wheels. We are confident that this new cycle route will bring many more tourists into our area and help boost the local economy.”
Users of the route will require all sorts of facilities such as accommodation, refreshments, cycle storage, cycle hire and cycle repairs to name but a few.
Coast to coast – new Way of the Roses set to inspire thousands of tourists
As the National Cycle network celebrates its 15th anniversary, a new spectacular route has been completed which transforms 180 miles of roads and cycle tracks into a spectacular new ‘coast-to-coast’ leisure route for cyclists and walkers in the North of England.
Starting on the west coast in Morecambe, Lancashire, and finishing on the east coast in the seaside resort of Bridlington, Yorkshire, the new Way of the Roses route officially opens on Saturday 11 September 2010, and passes through magnificent landscapes including the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the Forest of Bowland and Nidderdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The route also links the Lune Valley and Yorkshire Wolds, and passes through historic cities and towns such Lancaster, York and Ripon. It is one of seven UK ‘coast to coast’ routes on the National Cycle Network.
Way of the Roses has been in development since 2007 led by sustainable transport charity Sustrans in partnership with local authorities, tourist boards and other organisations. The opening of the well-signed route will not only connect local communities along the route, but is also expected to significantly boost green tourism across the area.
Sustrans’ Regional Director for Yorkshire, David Hall, said: ”The Way of the Roses runs through some of northern England’s most stunning countryside with beautiful coastal scenery either side of the route. Whether cyclists choose to tackle the whole 180 mile length of the path as part of a challenge ride adventure, or enjoy a leisurely ride across sections of the route, Way of the Roses is suitable for use by people of varying ability and interest.
Rupert Douglas, Sustrans’ Cycling Consultant involved in bringing the development of the project together, said: ”The opening of this new route will bring in thousands of new cycling visitors to the area each year, which in turn will impact positively on local businesses benefiting from their significant spending on accommodation, food and drink, cycling and other services. Many are likely to return to repeat the experience or spend more time exploring a particular area .”
A southern strand for the route between Pateley Bridge and York via Harrogate and Knaresborough is planned to open in 2011.
The route is opening as part of the celebrations for the 15th Anniversary of the National Cycle Network which now extends over 12,000 miles and carries more than 1million walking and cycling journeys every day. Sustrans promotes walking and cycling as the natural everyday choice for short local journeys as well as a way to explore the UK and get out and about for leisure.
A ‘Way of the Roses’ route map will be available from the end of August to buy priced £6.99 or to find out more about the route, visit www.sustrans.org.uk call 0845 113 00 65 email info@sustrans.org.uk
